keynote address

noun

1. a speech, as at a political convention, that presents important issues, principles, policies, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of keynote address¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

But there he was last month in Nashville, delivering the keynote address at the Bitcoin 2024 industry conference.

From Los Angeles Times

Lawson delivered a moving keynote address at the gathering about “the long, bitter but beautiful struggle for justice in America,” Lal recalls.

From Los Angeles Times

He also gave the keynote address at the organization’s annual dinner, where he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

From New York Times

In a Federalist Society keynote address two years ago at Arizona’s Waldorf Hotel, Clint Bolick described originalism and federalism — or the division of power between national and local governments — as two of his “favorite isms.”

From Los Angeles Times

On Saturday, he is expected to give the keynote address as the powerful gun lobby holds a forum in Dallas.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• keynote
• keynote speech